Mountshannon Arts Festival

28th May to 1st June 2026

Celebrate creativity at the much-loved Mountshannon Arts Festival, a vibrant family-friendly festival taking place over the June Bank Holiday Weekend each year. With a programme designed to suit all generations for the 30th anniversary of Mountshannon Arts Festival, the festival showcases an exciting mix of music, visual art, workshops, performance, literature and community events in the beautiful lakeside village of Mountshannon.

Visit www.mountshannonarts.ie for more details.

Stay With Us for Mountshannon Arts Festival

Located just under 40 minutes from Ennis, Mountshannon makes for an ideal day trip during your stay at Temple Gate Hotel. Guests can travel by car or take advantage of the Local Link bus service departing from outside the Temple Gate, offering a convenient alternative way to attend the festival..

Temple Gate Hotel offers the perfect base for your festival escape. Enjoy comfortable accommodation in the heart of the town before heading out each day to explore the vibrant programme of events, local art displays, outdoor performances and family-friendly activities that make Mountshannon Arts such a memorable experience.

After a day of festival discoveries, return to Temple Gate Hotel to relax in stylish rooms, enjoy delicious dining and unwind in our welcoming surroundings in Ennis town centre.

Explore Ennis & Beyond

Temple Gate Hotel offers the perfect base to experience the festival while also discovering everything Clare has to offer. Explore the charming streets, traditional music and boutique shops of Ennis, or venture further to the Cliffs of Moher, The Burren and Doolin. While visiting Mountshannon, explore the many attractions of the East Clare region. Discover the historic Holy Island (Inis Cealtra) and its new interpretive centre, enjoy lakeshore walks along Lough Derg, or take part in a variety of water-based activities. The area is renowned for its natural beauty, heritage and relaxed atmosphere